Microsoft enters into patent licensing agreement with Toyota to provide access to connected car technologies

Briefing

March 31, 2017

Briefing	Patent Licensing Agreement – Microsoft enters into patent licensing agreement with Toyota, providing access to patents including information processing and communication technologies for connected cars Connected Car Software Provider – Opts to provide software to build connected cars, rather than create its own, with goal of establishing partnerships with more car manufacturers Existing Connected Car Services – Offers cloud services and Cortana integration, alongside other devices
Accelerator	Cloud-Based Services, Transportation and Mobility
Market Disruption	Intellectual Property
Sector	Information Technology, Transportation and Logistics
Organization	Microsoft Corp., Toyota Motor Corp.
Source	"Microsoft announces patent license agreement with Toyota, enhancing connected car experience for consumers," Microsoft News Center, https://news.microsoft.com/; Frank, B., "Microsoft expands connected car push with patent licensing", CIO, http://www.cio.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	March 22, 2017

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